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The IDF Spokesperson's Unit on Saturday announced that the IDF and the US Armed Forces have launched a broad and joint operation to thoroughly degrade the Iranian terrorist regime and to remove existential threats to the State of Israel over time.

Israel and the US on Saturday morning struck in Iran, attacking hundreds of targets, including senior Iranian officials.

Over the course of Saturday's missile barrages, multiple sites were reported damaged, and one person was injured.

The Leader of the Iranian Democratic Opposition, Prince Reza Pahlavi, today issued a video message to the Iranian people, following the start of Operation Roaring Lion.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir on Saturday addressed Israelis, following the start of the US-Israeli "Operation Roaring Lion" against Iran.

Since Saturday morning, approximately 200 fighter jets with the direction of IDF intelligence and the Israeli Air Force completed an extensive attack against the missile array and the defense systems of the Iranian terror regime in western and central Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night responded to the joint Israel-US strike on Iran, praising US President Donald Trump for his "historic leadership" and action.

In its first official response to the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, the Government of Canada said it is closely monitoring developments and reiterated its view that Iran remains the primary source of instability and terrorism in the Middle East.

In recent days, including this morning, the Israel Defense Forces mobilized approximately 160,000 reservists, primarily to reinforce the Air Force, border defense units, and Home Front Command. The military is also preparing for the possibility of incoming fire from Yemen and Iraq in light of the palnned continuation of attacks in Iran.

At Shaare Zedek Medical Center, a special Havdalah ceremony was held on Saturday evening in the "Lavi" protected area, where all intensive care departments were transferred to an underground facility.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Saturday afternoon responded to the start of Operation Roaring Lion, thanking US President Donald Trump for supporting Israel.

An estimated 100,000 Israelis are currently stranded outside of Israel.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday night issued a special video statement following the joint US-Israel strikes on Iran, dubbed "Operation Roaring Lion."

Today, Saturday, 28 February 2026, 8 months after the operation of Midnight Hammer (June 2025), again, Israel and the US are targeting the Iranian regime's military and missile sites and nuclear facilities; launching strikes across Iran; and targeting the terrorist leadership of the "mullahs' Shi'ite Caliphate" in Iran.

On the eve of Purim 5786 (2026): A senior Israeli official said Saturday night that according to data received by the defense establishment, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was eliminated in the heart of Tehran.

Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar on Saturday praised the IAF's pilots for their execution of "Genesis," the opening strikes in Operation Rising Lion, the joint US-Israel operation against Iran.

Leaders around the world responded to Operation Roaring Lion with a mix of support, concern, and calls for restraint as fears of a broader regional conflict mounted.

According to the decision of the Home Front Command to switch to an "essential activity only" defense policy, the Ministry of Education announced that from Saturday and through Monday, March 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m., all educational activities across the country will be canceled.

In a statement delivered Saturday, President Donald Trump confirmed the initiation of extensive military operations in Iran, aiming to defend American interests and eliminate the "imminent threats" posed by the Iranian regime.

Due to the escalation with Iran, the National Security Council (NSC) on Saturday called on Israeli citizens abroad to take increased precaution at all destinations around the world.

IDF troops are continuing to operate in the Rafah area to dismantle terrorist infrastructure above and underground and to eliminate the remaining terrorists in the area.

IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin on Friday commented, in a post on social media, on the tensions and the potential for an attack on Iran.

Odelia Kedmi, former IDF commander and deputy mayor of Zichron Yaakov, leading activist, and advocate for women's gun licensing, spoke to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about IDF service and gender equality.

During a recent meeting, Hamas negotiating team led by Khalil al-Hayya, Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate Director Hassan Rashad, and Board of Peace coordinator Nickolay Mladenov, discussed the list of Israel's demands for the "day after" the war in Gaza.

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he has not yet decided whether to attack Iran and stated he was unhappy with Iran's behavior, but also said there would be additional talks with the Islamic Republic.

A 38-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning after the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, Westminster, was defaced with anti-Israel graffiti.

The family of UN investigator Francesca Albanese has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over US sanctions imposed on her last year in response to her criticism of Israel's policies during the war with Hamas in Gaza, The Associated Press reported.

לזכות רפואה שלימה אחינו כל בית ישראל הנתונים בצרה ובשביה

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran is not going far enough in making a deal.